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The Verdict: 2.99

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Thanks for all of your advice and feedback.  After reading articles and your feedback, I decided to go for broke.  I went for 2.99 because if the sales are still bad at the end of the week, I can drop … Continue reading →

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Possibly Hypocrisy

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, my sales have been nothing today and it’s been suggested that I raise my price.  I know I went on about the .99 cent price, but maybe it’s only a good idea when I have the second book out.  … Continue reading →

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Faith in the .99 Cent eBook

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve pondered my pricing for a long time.  I did research long before I started formatting my novels for Amazon.  One thing kept turning up.  The same phrase again and again from people.  At one point this phrase was even … Continue reading →

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Amazon Royalty 70%

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I thought I understood this, but now I’m not sure.  So, I’m going to ask a simple question before I get pulled off the computer. Has anybody ever done the 70% royalty rate for Amazon and, if so, how well … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Price

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

After taking care of a morning of errands and beating at my reader twice in one day, I think I’m going to pose a question.  I know I’ve asked it before, but my mind is confused after selling over 2,000 … Continue reading →

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The 12.99 eBook

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I decided to take a look at some of the eBooks that are ahead of me and there was something that struck me as odd.  I saw eBooks for 14.99, 9.99, and 12.99, which doesn’t make much sense to … Continue reading →

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Dropped by 5

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Oh well,  Dropped to #71 and #91 on the lists.  Being up there for a bit was fun and I could always jump back up.  I’ve noticed that I tend to sell more on the weekend, so I half-expected this.  … Continue reading →

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A Question of Price

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The rapidly approaching sequel has forced me to think about the pricing of my books.  I’ve been told that it’s smartest to make the first book free and price the preceding books at $2.99.  It has also been pointed out … Continue reading →

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